Fatz - Florence

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Fatz

Fatz
3.8 / 5 (812 reviews)

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**A Mixed Experience at Fatz Cafe: Potential Amidst Challenges**

Fatz Cafe, a once vibrant dining spot, now faces mixed reviews from patrons. While some guests praise the friendly service and comforting dishes like fried green tomatoes and pulled pork sandwiches, others express concern over declining cleanliness and outdated decor. Certain menu items, such as the double stack burger and mac and cheese, garnered both appreciation and disappointment. Some visitors experienced service hiccups and unavailability of menu items, yet many acknowledged the warm atmosphere and attentive staff. For travelers seeking an escape from fast food, Fatz Cafe offers a blend of genuine hospitality and room for improvement.

Last update: 12.07.2026 from: Brittany

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 812 reviews
brittany-i-rabbit549
09.05.2024

We visited the restaurant on a Sunday evening with a group of eight and were seated promptly. The staff was very friendly and attentive throughout our meal. While the food quality was somewhat lower than expected, it was well-prepared. We did experience a minor mix-up with one of the entree sides, but it was resolved quickly. Overall, I would recommend this place and would be happy to return.

cal-w-fish5
09.05.2024

Love this place the food is great for lunch love the menu and staff are friendly and helpful I always recommend this restaurant to anyone for a happy atmosphere and filling meal

chris-h-office52
09.05.2024

Upon entering, we noticed no one was at the hostess stand and waited for about 10 minutes (possibly longer) to be acknowledged. A group of four behind us eventually left, as it seemed no one was coming to seat them. A simple wave from staff would have indicated that they were aware of our presence. We understand that the restaurant may be short-staffed, but it would take just a moment to acknowledge waiting customers. When we were finally seated, our waitress (who had lovely red hair) was delightful and apologized for the wait. We ordered two drinks from the bar, but when she returned, she informed us that the bar was busy. We noticed there were only five people at the bar, and approximately 20 patrons already dining. Our entrees arrived, but we were still without our drinks. They eventually arrived a few minutes later, during which time our waitress had also brought us some bread to tide us over. Unfortunately, my wife’s ribs were overcooked and incredibly dry. At the end of our meal, when the waitress asked how everything was, we showed her the ribs. There was no follow-up, like one might expect after a meal is served. She offered to replace them, but by then everyone else had finished their meals. Instead, she kindly suggested taking the ribs off the bill. The rest of our food was decent but quite comparable to chain restaurants like Chili's or Applebee’s—it filled us up but wasn’t anything extraordinary. To top it all off, we expected some acknowledgment of our complaints from a manager, such as an apology for the wait time, the delay with our drinks, and the quality of the ribs. Just a few moments to address these issues would have gone a long way. It was clear that our wonderful waitress was doing her best in a challenging situation, and she shouldn’t have been placed in that position.

martha-s-doctor4347
09.05.2024

Pot roast was fabulous! Very attentive and polite waitress. Sticky tabletops, need replacing.

geneva-b-4
09.05.2024

We arrived late during our road trip and ended up finding a great spot. This restaurant was a refreshing change from others in the area—it was clean, felt safe, and the staff were incredibly friendly! I would recommend passing on the mac and cheese, but everything else on the menu is worth trying. They also serve amazing biscuits before the meal, which are a real treat! The service was outstanding, very accommodating, and parking was a breeze.

FAQ

Smoking is prohibited in the building.

You can watch major sports events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The premises on site are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

The restaurant accepts various credit cards.

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